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Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

The F-22 upgrade allows full functionality for the AIM-120D and AIM-9X Air-to-Air missiles as well as enhanced Air-to-Surface target location capabilities. The Air Force is in the early phases of designing new sensors for its […]

Air Platform

Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

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Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

September 14, 2020 GDC 0

 U.S. Air Force aerial warfare experts are asking Raytheon Technologies Corp. to upgrade the U.S. Navy and Air Force AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) under terms of a $125 million four-year contract announced Wednesday. Officials […]

  • U.S. State Department Approves F-35 Sale To Czech Republic

    June 30, 2023 0
    The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions and related equipment to the Czech Republic in a deal valued at up to $5.62 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The [...]
  • Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

    January 11, 2020 0
    “The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame. Iranian President Rouhani offered condolences to the victims’ families and [...]
  • French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

    September 15, 2020 0
    The FREMM frigate “Alsace” is set to begin its initial sea trials in early October, Naval News learned from Naval Group, the shipbuilder. It is the first of two air-defence frigates known as FREMM DA [...]
  • Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

    May 7, 2023 0
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  • Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

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  • Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS nuclear submarine build

    January 18, 2025 0
    The Australian and UK governments have reached a pivotal milestone in the development of the SSN AUKUS fleet of nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. Australia to Build Eight Nuclear Submarines Based [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Blow Up Turret Of Their Own Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Debuts Akinci B UCAV With Upgraded Engines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

  • Europe

    Russia’s tank losses are so bad that Russia could have 500 tanks left in 2025 if Ukraine war continues  

  • Air Platform

    Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    France and the UK authorize the use of Storm Shadow/Scalp Cruise Missiles Deep Inside Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of Donbas

  • Europe

    Swiss Army Short-listed BAE Systems Archer Howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Europe

    Poland will train Ukrainian military unit living in Poland

  • Europe

    Turkish TAI To Produce Thermoplastics For Boeing Defense

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to accelerate Rafale production amid high market demands

  • Air Platform

    Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

  • C4iSR

    Israel’s drone strikes destroyed Iran’s 30N6E target engagement radar near Isfahan airport

  • Middle East

    Israel Will Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Former IDF Officer Said

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

  • Cruise Missiles

    US Deploys Tomahawk Long-range cruise missiles in Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

  • Europe

    Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

  • Air Platform

    47th President Trump awards Boeing the contract to build sixth-generation F-47 NGAD fighter jets

  • Middle East

    IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BG Crashed in West Bengal, India: Report PTI

  • Uncategorized

    Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK to invest $1.3 billion to develop hypersonic weapons

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia notified India that it cannot deliver S-400 air defense system, a $5.4 billion arms contract blow up for Putin

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles And Beaver Drones Destroyed $1.3 Billion S-400 Triumf SAM In Crimea

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Iran resume ties after seven years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Awarded $930 Million Contract to Produce Six Ghost Bat Drones.

  • Europe

    Ukraine drone boats attacked Russian warship in the Black Sea, says Moscow

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Aselsan Unveils Shipboard Göksur Point Defense system

  • Europe

    Lockheed Pitching F-35 to Greece, Czech Republic and Spain

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    David Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome: Israel Intercepts 400 Iranian Ballistic Missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Combat Exercise Cobra Gold Reaffirms Ties Between the US and Thailand

  • Europe

    Russian United Ship Building Corporation plans to build two Ivan Gren-class amphibious assault ships

  • Europe

    War comes to Russia after kamikaze drones strike Moscow’s financial center

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2 Tank With The Most Advanced Active Protection System

  • Americas

    Russia’s Spetsnaz special forces guarding Maduro quietly abandon Maduro, and left Venezuela with deep shame on their shoulders.

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Nulka Decoys

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